Inspire and
Be Inspired
Welcome to our Garden Club — a place for people who share a love of gardens, plants, and the natural rhythms of the seasons.
Join our community of local gardening enthusiasts and explore events, workshops, and stories that celebrate our love for plants. Whether you are an experienced gardener or simply beginning to discover the pleasures of growing things, the club offers a friendly space to learn, share ideas, and enjoy time in the garden with others who feel the same.
Throughout the year we host talks, visits, and practical workshops, along with informal gatherings where members can exchange knowledge, plants, and inspiration. Our aim is simple: to deepen our understanding of gardening while fostering a sense of community around the shared joy of cultivating beautiful and productive gardens.
We hope you will join us.
Gardening
HACKS IN A HEATWAVE
Following Shaun’s popular talk at the Rutland Flower Show, he will be repeating his practical and informative presentation for Garden Club members. Discover how to adapt your garden to hotter, drier conditions, including suitable plants, watering techniques, soil care and practical tips for keeping your garden thriving during heatwaves.
A few plants to tempt you...
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Verbena
Verbena bonariensis
Agapanthus
Agapanthus africanus
Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Globe Thistle
Echinops ritro
Lavender
along a pathway...
Yarrow &
Russian Sage in border
A few of my favourites...
Yarrow Achillea millefolium. Sea Holly Eryngium planum. Catmint Nepeta × faassenii.
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia. Stonecrop Hylotelephium spectabile. Wallflower Erysimum × cheiri.
Russian Sage Salvia yangii. Globe Thistle Echinops ritro. Coneflower Echinacea purpurea. Bearded Iris Iris germanica.
Verbena Verbena bonariensis. Helenium Helenium autumnale. Agapanthus Agapanthus africanus. Thyme Thymus vulgaris.
Rosemary Salvia rosmarinus. Wormwood Artemisia absinthium. Rock Rose Cistus × purpureus. Mexican Daisy Erigeron karvinskianus. Sea Lavender Limonium latifolium. Lamb’s Ear Stachys byzantina.
A little of what White Goose Flower Farm are doing...
Growing with Nature at White Goose Flower Farm
At White Goose Flower Farm, the way the flowers are grown is as important as the beautiful blooms they produce. Their beds are mulched with natural materials such as straw, bark and sheep’s wool, helping to retain moisture, suppress weeds and improve the soil naturally. Young plants are given an excellent start in long planters, where they can develop strong, healthy root systems before being planted out. This thoughtful approach means robust plants, healthier soil and less reliance on chemicals. It’s a simple but highly effective example of how working with nature can produce a thriving, productive flower garden.
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Above: By using these long planters, seedlings grow a longer root system, this gives these plants a head start!